JB Industries

History •  Founded in 1967 in

Aurora, IL (suburb of Chicago)

•  Began as a supplier of gaskets, manifolds, and brass fittings

JB Headquarters Aurora, IL USA

The Change

•  In 2005, new ownership took place

•  Longtime employee Ron Hill Jr.

•  Former VP at Motorola Jeff Cherif

•  Launched new look and feel

New JB Logo

Company Commitment •  Re-invests in people, factory, product

quality, brand, and product development

•  Consistent high quality and flexibility to manufacture precise customized products to exact specs

•  Consistently top performer in on-time delivery (order as needed)

•  Celebrating 40+ years of American made products

•  On Time Delivery •  High Quality •  Competitive Price

Why JB? •  The leader in all major categories on which JB

produces •  Strong JB Brand throughout industry

•  Dedicated Customer Service / Training

•  Manufactured in USA

•  Committed to partnerships

•  On Time delivery of high quality products

Vacuum Pumps

Market Leader •  Consistent market leader

•  JB Name synonymous with Vacuum Pump •  American Made and tested for high quality

•  24 month OTC

•  Field Repairable

Platinum •  #1 Selling Premium Pump •  Blank Off valve •  1/2” NPT handle •  Lift ring •  Tethered safety cap •  Finned Aluminum Heavy

Duty Constructed housing •  Gas Ballast •  2 stage direct drive ½ HP

capacitor start •  All brass fittings •  Stainless steel valving •  ½” Intake Port •  1.5, 3, 5, 7, 10 CFM

Pump your Ride Promotion •  Chevy Camaro Giveaway •  Purchases of platinum

pumps •  All licensed HVAC

contractors eligible •  Counter Staff eligible for

other prizes throughout year

•  Pumps will come in specially marked boxes with sticker/instructions

•  Car to be given away at ASHRAE 2012 in Chicago

Eliminator •  2 stage direct drive •  American made and

tested to 25 microns •  ½ Hp capacitor start

with thermal overload •  Scratch resistant

powder paint •  Low profile rocker

switch •  Enhanced design in

2011

Eliminator Enhancements

•  Hammer Tone Paint •  Oil Fill on Cover •  ½” Handle •  Increased Oil Capacity •  Oil Level Adjustment

2011

M2

23000

24000

M4

25000

26000

Manifolds

JB Manifold Advantages •  Continued market share

growth •  US manufactured for superior

quality •  Flexible products. Gauge

sizes and combinations, hoses, and body styles.

•  Free floating piston versus diaphragm

•  Greater flow thru for charging and evacuation

•  Field repairable

Industry Standard M2 •  Original free

floating o-ring system for faster evacuation/ charging

•  Now available with large 3-1/8” illuminating gauges with R410A

4-Valve Zeppelin

•  Sleek Design •  The only true 3/8”

Bore on the market •  Evacuates 40% faster

than other leading 4-valve manifolds

•  Forged Aluminum Body

•  Illuminated gauges

New 2011 – Ball Valve Manifold

 Full 3/8” flow for evacuation

 1/4 Turn for open/close

 Variable Flow control for liquid charging (zeotropic blends)

 Adjustable hose holders

Hoses

Standard Hose

•  Common crimp grips entire circumference for maximum hold and seal

•  All fittings manufactured by JB

•  Goodyear hose coupled with best designed fittings/gaskets in industry.

•  Nitrile cover

•  All hoses crimped, assembled, and tested at JB plant.

Kobra Hose •  Best hose available from Goodyear coupled with best designed fittings/

gaskets in industry

•  2012 launch of industry only UL recognized secure seal approved for 410a

•  New design of gasket, hood, and depressor will significantly reduce blowouts, provide maximum flow.

•  Kevlar lined - Pressure rating of 800 psi working and 4000 burst (UL tested). Nitrile cover.

•  All hoses crimped, assembled, and tested at JB plant.

•  2012 – 4 pack replacement hose sets available

•  Only hose in industry packaged in a UV resistant bag.

Machined depressor Full Flow Large Core Pin Locator

New Gasket with Locking Feature

Smooth Action Redesigned Barb

Longer, Larger Diameter Barb

Hoses

¼” Kobra Kevlar – 800 to 400o psi

Access Valves

Market Leader

•  American made quality •  Machined to strict specification of ARI •  Generous counterbores •  Pipe connections have internal braze cups •  Tees and crosses tapped to receive

access core •  Custom machining capabilities

Digital Gauges - Market Leader •  New Leak Detector – The Prowler

•  DV-40 – Digital Micron Gauge – High Tier •  DV-22N - Digital Micron Gauge – Low Tier

•  SH-35N, Digital Superheat/ Subcooling Gauge

•  Next generation Digital Manifold under devlelopment. Q2 launch expected

PROWLER Leak Detector

Illuminating and positional large LCD screen Vibrating alarm in handle Sensitive to ALL HFC, HCFC, and HFO refrigerants Sensor life estimated greater than 10 years

-Continuous read -12,000-10 microns -Programmable (custom) -Large easy to read screen -Alarms -Corded Fitting -Backlit Display -A/C Adaptor -

New Digital Vacuum Gauge – Supernova – DV-40N

DV-22N •  Effective range 20-9000

microns •  +32o F to +120o F ambient

temperature •  Leak-proof o-ring coupler •  Digital display with solid state

circuitry •  Saves last vacuum readout •  NIST traceable

SH-35N

•  R-22 built-in and key covers all 32 refrigerants

•  Saves high, low, and average values

•  Gauges pulsation-proof

•  NIST traceable

ATLAS Refrigerant Scale

Features

•  220 lb. capacity for 110 lb price •  Highly accurate load cell •  Cylinder need not be on center of platform •  Units in decimal lbs., lbs./oz., kg./gm. •  LCD screen can be read in direct sunlight •  Can replace hand piece separately •  Charging module sold separately

JB/ Rothenberger Relationship •  JB looking to separate itself from me-too China

tool line competing on price •  Rothenberger premier tool manufacturer in

plumbing without US HVAC presence •  Rothenberger and JB an hour apart •  Strategic partnership where JB is the exclusive

distributor of Rothenberger in the US HVAC channel

•  Co-branded packaging •  Two warehouses stocking product for fast

delivery

German Engineering, European Craftsmanship

•  24 Month OTC •  Premier Pipe and Tubing Tool

Manufacturer •  Unmatched quality •  Designed for single hand use •  Exclusive Branding

Ball Valves

Capillary Tubing

Flare Fittings

Full Line of Hand Tools

Other Products

Displays

Display Material •  Backing for Slat wall •  Backing for pegboard •  Headers for wall units and stand alone units •  Banners •  Gondolas •  Counter Mats •  Reorder cards •  Hose holders

Marketing Support

•  Merchandised display units •  Customized Flyers •  Product Training Clinics •  Pump Days Support •  Promotional Logo Merchandise •  Advertising Support

Website Features

•  Easy to navigate site •  Technical information •  Frequently asked questions •  Product registry on-line •  Marketing and POP materials •  What’s New and Product Releases •  Re-launched in 2011 •  Product videos

Customer Service

•  Extensive territory coverage by highly trained reps specializing in our product

•  Knowledgeable and helpful in-house service team

•  Work with your marketing team to develop successful co-op materials

The JB Difference •  Aggressive distribution of complete display for

all stores complete with rep installation

•  Extensive rep support to perform product training clinics

•  Work with your marketing team to develop successful co-op materials

 Made in the USA product and campaign

 Best in Class Delivery, Quality, and Customer Service Vendor

 Customer support in conjunction with JB pump days, counter days, and training with best rep network in industry will provide the best trained and supported branch personnel

 Webinars and training videos available in Q1 2011

 2010 HARDI Vendor of the Year

 JB is a Manufacturer. Not a reseller. Can meet customer specifications. We offer competitive differentiation

 Easy, flexible, willing to work with customers

 Website with technical and marketing content for download

Why JB is Just Better